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The International Association of Ice Cream Distributors & Vendors (IAICDV)

January 5, 2023

The International Association of Ice Cream Distributors & Vendors (IAICDV) is a leading organization on providing educational practices, industry solutions, mobile vending regulations, and connecting ice cream and frozen dessert industries around the world. Their annual convention provides members the perfect opportunity to network and grow their business, and showcase/discover all the latest products and services. They are also proud to be able to offer scholarships every year to members’ employees and their families; since 1990 they have awarded an astounding $138,000!

Our president Melissa Leung has been newly elected to the IAICDV board as one of the Distributor Division Directors for a 2 year term; we are excited for new ways for her to serve the industry during her term! The board works on highlighting every aspect of the industry such as mobile vending, direct store delivery, ice cream manufacturing, and ice cream brokering. If you are interested in becoming a member, see iaicdv.memberclicks.net

TransCold’s Employees of the Year 2022

December 22, 2022

As part of our tradition at TransCold, every year, we invite all team members to nominate employees who have shown exemplary contribution and dedication to their work. Employee of the Year awardees for each country receive $1500 cash and an additional one week paid vacation. We are very excited to introduce this year’s winners:

Scott Paziuk – Vancouver Island, Canada

Scott joined TransCold in July 2020 as an Outside Sales Representative in Nanaimo. In just 2.5 years, Scott has been promoted twice, once to Operations Supervisor in October 2020 and to his current Vancouver Island Operations Manager role in January of this year. Because of his background in multiple disciplines, Scott has an exceptional understanding of both customers’ and co-workers’ needs.

In the past year, Scott has led the development of training tools for new drivers in Canada, piloted a 4-day winter workweek program, reduced vehicle idling on local deliveries to decrease fuel consumption, and advocated for warehousing changes that decreased local fulfillment by 24 hours. Scott’s customer-first attitude is infectious and has resulted in significant improvements for our Vancouver Island operations.

Congratulations, Scott!

Enrique Hernandez – San Diego, USA

Enrique joined TransCold® in May 2019 as a Warehouse Associate and was promoted to Warehouse Lead in December 2022. He is always looking to improve himself by learning new skills and helps those who need it, whether they are in the same department or not. He has taken initiative to build a deep knowledge not just of his own role, but also of company wide practices. Enrique always leads by example and shows his team step-by-step how work should be done.

In the past year, Enrique has relentlessly pushed to improved truck inventory recording and verification, resulting in country wide policies and more accurate inventory systems. He has led his own team to be able to complete a localized inventory count in just 4 hours! Enrique has also prioritized good relationships with our vendors and team members. He adds great value to our San Diego team.

Congratulations, Enrique!

Product Expansion: Ruby Jewel® in SoCal

June 6, 2022

Ruby Jewel® Ice Cream Sandwiches Lands in SoCal!

Ruby Jewel® ice cream sandwiches have been very popular in Oregon, and Washington! We are so excited to finally launch this brand in sunny Southern California! These indulgent ice cream and cookie pairings are still handmade using all-natural locally sourced ingredients. The following flavors will be available: The Classic, Salted Caramel, Chocolate Mint, and Oatmeal Butterscotch. Contact your sales rep to order these delicious sandwiches!

New Product: Magnum® & Talenti® USA

May 11, 2022

Magnum® Almond Non-Dairy Dessert Bar

Velvety, and fragrant Madagascan vanilla non-dairy base is dipped in a vegan cracking milk chocolate shell and topped with sea salt roasted almonds, for a unique taste like no other. This vegan dessert is made from an expert blend of coconut oil and pea protein, a plant-based alternative to dairy.

Talenti® Salted Chocolate Churro

Talenti® Gelato Pairings include two creamy gelato flavours in one jar! This salted chocolate churro gelato is the perfect balance of sweet and salty – a pairing of Belgian Chocolate gelato and Cinnamon gelato with salted caramel and churro pieces. The best of both worlds to satisfy those savoury and sweet cravings!

New Products: Magnum® Duet

March 16, 2022

What’s better than a Magnum® ice cream bar? More Magnum®! New Duets are the first ice cream bar to be double dipped in two different types of chocolate. That blissful feeling, the one when you crack into the thick chocolate layer that breaks away to reveal velvety ice cream, has just levelled up.

Sold in multipacks and single serve, but availability of each varies by territory. Speak to your sales rep about ordering so you don’t miss out on these best sellers.

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